When a residential or commercial construction project calls for concrete, knowing exactly how much is needed will save time and money and prevent waste. This is when ready mix concrete can serve as a cost-efficient solution for customized jobs of all sizes. Here are several reasons why you should use a tailored batch of concrete for your upcoming project.

3 Perks of Using Ready Mix Concrete

1. Helps Prevent Premature Hardening

Ready mix concrete is made at a batch plant and while in transit, it constantly rotates in a barrel to keep its fluidity. The mixing process separates water from the cement and aggregates to minimize premature hardening. Upon arrival to the site, the material is thoroughly mixed and ready to pour for use.

2. Accommodates Lengthy Travel Time

A pre-mixed batch is constantly moving in a mixer-mounted truck, allowing it to be delivered to construction sites that are further away. This eliminates the concern of hardening and slump loss before the concrete arrives at the site. With constant movement, concrete can remain in the truck’s barrel up to 90 minutes once water is added to the cement and aggregates.

3. Protects the Environment

Because the concrete is measured and pre-mixed according to a project’s specifications, there won’t be any wasted product that spills over into waterways and green spaces. Cement dust particles are also minimized because the ready mix concrete is prepared in an confined area, not an open construction site.

If you need ready mix concrete for your project, contact the team at Sanford’s Service Center in Pahoa, HI. Since 1977, this local material and hauling service company has provided Big Island clients with mixer trucks to accommodate residential and commercial projects of all sizes. These experienced technicians also provide lowbeds, aggregates, cinder, and custom mixes as well as land clearing and water hauling services. Call (808) 965-8144 to request an estimate, or view their products online.